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ponytail

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Definition of ponytail

as in braid

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Recent Examples of ponytail Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Another summertime must-have is this floral print dress, which can take you from cute to sophisticated as easily as swapping your ballet flats for strappy sandals or a beat-the-heat ponytail for a cool updo. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 My ponytail is a goner and is located in front of the house as the main attraction. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ponytail

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Although braids wind their way into many different areas of science, from protein folding to string theory, simply cracking the century-old case was enough of a reward for the trio.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
This style is a study in symmetry, complete with a single braid straight down the middle of her scalp, and cornrows that frame the center braid and the edges of her head.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026

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Anthurium Beloved by florists, anthurium—also called flamingo flower, laceleaf, and pigtail plant—is long-lasting both on the plant and when cut.

— Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Wendy's mascot, named Wendy, is a redhead with her hair styled in two pigtails, each with a blue bow at the end.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Definition of pigtail

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Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays on texture, and impressive versatility, these statement plaits add an edge to any look without sacrificing practicality.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

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Weights are inert without chips, and chip access is set by export policy and allocation queues.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Morgan Bernados couldn't get through the queue for her local theater in the San Francisco Bay Area when a batch of seats dropped a few months ago.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026

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